Clinical Assistant- Walk-in -Care-per diem

Guthrie; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a per diem Clinical Assistant for Walk-In Care in Vestal, NY. The role supports clinicians and staff in a busy outpatient setting, handling clinical tasks and administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

Your focus includes obtaining patient information, assisting with examinations, scheduling, and coordinating care while providing compassionate, efficient service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong customer service.
• Able to multitask, dependable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient to obtain medical history and vital signs.
• Assist provider during exam and prepare patient for treatment.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Greet patients and update medical records.
• May perform phlebotomy and basic disinfection.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Phlebotomy

Scheduling software

Job description

Clinical Assistant- Walk in Care ( Per Diem)

Deliver Compassionate Care and Make a Difference Every Day!

Walk in Care is seeking a per diem Clinical Assistant to join our dedicated team serving Vestal NY, and nearby communities.

If you're passionate about helping patients and want to build a rewarding career in healthcare, this would be your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Clinical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an outpatient practice. This position works closely with providers, patients, and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining efficient office operations. Responsibilities include obtaining patient information, assisting with examinations, coordinating care, scheduling appointments, and supporting day-to-day clinical activities

Your Workday: Per Diem- Weekdays and weekends

A per diem position is an as-needed job where you work only when the employer needs coverage, rather than on a fixed full-time or part-time schedule.

What You'll Receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

Recognized Excellence:

• Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek
• America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Women 2025 - Forbes

Walk-in Care Vestal:

Walk-In Care provides treatment for patients with acute, non-emergency needs when they cannot see their primary care provider. This means you help patients receive timely care for illnesses and minor injuries.

Walk-In Care helps patients access healthcare without an appointment, making it an important resource for the Vestal community. As a Clinical Assistant, you play a key role in ensuring patients receive efficient, compassionate care.

Position Summary:

Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more Providers in Clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Education, License, Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must. Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi-task.

Essential Functions:

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment

Other Duties:

• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc).
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• Quotes patient self-pay balances at time of scheduling.
• Informs patients of their financial obligations.
• Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X-ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.
• Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre-certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.

Pay ranges from $17.40-$25.66 based off experience

Updated 8.20.25